{"id":39245,"date":"2023-07-19T11:44:24","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T06:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=39245"},"modified":"2023-07-19T11:49:57","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T06:19:57","slug":"united-agreement-puts-american-airlines-pilot-deal-at-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/19\/united-agreement-puts-american-airlines-pilot-deal-at-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"United New Agreement Puts American Airlines Pilot Deal at Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FORT WORTH-<\/strong> The Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing over 15,000 American Airlines (AA) <\/a>pilots, has raised concerns about the ratification of the company’s new contract deal after United (UA)<\/a> Airlines’ 4-year contract agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a union memo seen by Reuters<\/a><\/em>, the proposed deal is now in “trouble” as United Airlines (UA) has set a higher benchmark with its own preliminary deal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The voting for American pilots on the new four-year contract, which includes a pay increase of about 42% and additional benefits<\/a>, is scheduled to start next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: American Airlines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

United Pilot Contract to Endanger American Deal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The APA highlighted that United Airlines’ four-year pilot deal offers accumulative pay raises of 34.5% to about 40%. Further, the provisions for increased sick time, more days off, and restrictions on certain assignments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These offerings have set a new industry standard that AA’s proposed deal struggles to match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the memo sent out on July 16, the union urged AA’s management to enhance the contract. Further, to ensure it aligns with the competitive industry standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The APA emphasized that pilots cannot be expected to accept an agreement that falls behind their contemporaries at other airlines for an extended period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Airlines Spokeperson stated that the company is committed to working with the union to address the concerns and ensure the well-being of its pilots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: United Airlines pilots <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What’s the disparity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dennis Tajer, a representative for the AA pilots union, pointed out that UA’s contract would lead to at least a 2% salary gap between UA and AA pilots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, United’s back pay provisions are more favorable compared to what American has offered in its pilot deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tajer further highlighted that United’s contract provides more days off. Subsequently, better sick time arrangements for junior pilots compared to American’s proposed deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline and aviation industry follows a pattern of the bargaining process. One carrier’s deal is a benchmark for other companies during contract negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In conclusion, American Airlines’ pilot union is pushing for improvements in the proposed contract to keep up with United Airlines’ competitive deal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The outcome of the upcoming vote will determine the course of action and the level of satisfaction among American Airlines pilots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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United Signs New 4 year Agreement with Pilots for 40 Percent Raise<\/a><\/blockquote>